Colombia President Signs Ceasefire Deal With ELN Rebels for 1st Time in History

A deal signed on Friday by Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos marks a significant milestone in efforts to end political violence in South America as it is the first ceasefire with the National Liberation Army guerrilla group in the history of its insurgency.

Colombia to Hold Peace Talks With ELN Rebels

Colombia will hold postponed peace talks with its second-largest rebel group, the ELN, on February 8 after the group frees a captive politician.

Venezuela: Colombia-NATO link may pose as risk to LatAm peace

Venezuela on Monday warned that a possible accord between Colombia and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) could pose as a risk to peace in Latin America.

Venezuela, Colombia agree to "progressively" reopen border

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his Colombian counterpart Juan Manuel Santos have agreed to "progressively" reopen their shared border, a top official reported on Tuesday.

Colombia signs revised peace deal with FARC rebels

Colombia's government has signed a revised peace agreement with the armed group FARC aiming to end half a century of hostilities, nearly two months after the rejection of the original deal in a referendum*.

Talks between Colombia, ELN rebels await release of captive

The beginning of formal talks between the Colombian government and the ELN guerrilla group, set for Thursday in the Ecuadorian capital, was put off pending the rebels' release of a former congressman abducted six months ago.

Colombia: President Santos extends ceasefire with FARC

Colombia's President Juan Manuel Santos has extended a ceasefire with the leftist FARC rebel group until the end of the year in a bid to reach a final peace deal.

Colombian leader wins Nobel Peace Prize despite failed deal

Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos has won the 2016 Nobel Peace Prize, in a surprise choice after Colombians voted "No" to an agreement he signed with Marxist rebels to end 52 years of war.